Here comes Santa Claus!
Kids, families turn out for Manson Hometown Christmas
-Messenger photo by Deanna Meyer
Spencer Woolery, 4, right, and his sister Riley Woolery, 3 months, of Manson, are all smiles as they pose for a photo with Santa, aka Tim Shea, during the Manson Hometown Christmas Sunday afternoon in the Manson Area Community Center gymnasium. The event, sponsored by the Manson Chamber of Commerce, also featured snacks, games, crafts, vendors and more.
Spencer Woolery, 4, right, and his sister Riley Woolery, 3 months, of Manson, are all smiles as they pose for a photo with Santa, aka Tim Shea, during the Manson Hometown Christmas Sunday afternoon in the Manson Area Community Center gymnasium. The event, sponsored by the Manson Chamber of Commerce, also featured snacks, games, crafts, vendors and more.
-Messenger photo by Deanna Meyer
Cohlter Heun, 6, of Manson, sits patiently as Heather Leith, of Manson, paints a snake design on the side of his face during Manson Hometown Christmas Sunday afternoon in the Manson Area Community Center gymnasium.
Cohlter Heun, 6, of Manson, sits patiently as Heather Leith, of Manson, paints a snake design on the side of his face during Manson Hometown Christmas Sunday afternoon in the Manson Area Community Center gymnasium.
-Messenger photo by Deanna Meyer
A long line to see Santa formed quickly Sunday afternoon during Manson's Hometown Christmas event in the Manson Area Community Center gymnasium.
A long line to see Santa formed quickly Sunday afternoon during Manson's Hometown Christmas event in the Manson Area Community Center gymnasium.
-Messenger photo by Deanna Meyer
Santa arrived on a fire truck instead of a sleigh Sunday afternoon, greeting everyone with a friendly "ho, ho, ho" during a special visit to the Manson Hometown Christmas at the Manson Area Community Center.
Santa arrived on a fire truck instead of a sleigh Sunday afternoon, greeting everyone with a friendly "ho, ho, ho" during a special visit to the Manson Hometown Christmas at the Manson Area Community Center.
-Messenger photo by Deanna Meyer
Emily Tshibang, 3, of Manson, prepares to put stickers on her Christmas ornament at the Manson Public Library's table Sunday during the Manson Hometown Christmas event in the Manson Area Community Center gymnasium.
Emily Tshibang, 3, of Manson, prepares to put stickers on her Christmas ornament at the Manson Public Library's table Sunday during the Manson Hometown Christmas event in the Manson Area Community Center gymnasium.
-Messenger photo by Deanna Meyer
Alex Hanson, Manson Public Library director, helps Emmanuel Tshibang, 8, of Manson, with his Christmas ornament Sunday during the Manson Hometown Christmas in the Manson Area Community Center gymnasium. At the other end of the table, Irene Pfannkuch, a library employee, helps Emmanuel's sister, Emily, with her ornament.
Alex Hanson, Manson Public Library director, helps Emmanuel Tshibang, 8, of Manson, with his Christmas ornament Sunday during the Manson Hometown Christmas in the Manson Area Community Center gymnasium. At the other end of the table, Irene Pfannkuch, a library employee, helps Emmanuel's sister, Emily, with her ornament.
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